Residency Certificate for Persons of Independent Means

Residency Certificate for Persons of Independent Means is a residence route in Cayman Islands (Egne midler). Grand Cayman: CI$1m investment (≥CI$500k developed real estate) + CI$120k/yr income or CI$400k local deposit. Sister Islands: CI$500k (≥CI$250k real estate) + CI$75k/yr. Fees CI$500 + CI$20k issue + CI$1k/dependant/yr. Health insurance, clean record.

Planning reference · Data snapshot 2026-10

Figures and requirements are indicative database snapshots, not newly verified eligibility decisions or personalised tax calculations. A residence permit does not automatically determine tax residence. Confirm conditions, deadlines and amounts in their original currency with the relevant authorities.

Tax residence in Cayman Islands

Residence permit (e.g. independent means / permanent residence) + home; no tax test

No income, gains or wealth tax; old country may still claim residence (no treaties)

Residence certificate: No TRC issued to individuals; rely on permit and home evidence

Your previous country applies its own residence tests separately. If both countries treat you as resident, the applicable tax treaty may resolve treaty residence.

Relocation planning guides

Open Cayman Islands on the interactive map →åpne i databasen → →Offisiell side ↗

Passive-income and financially independent residence →

Requirements at a glance

The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 480'000. You need an annual income of about CHF 72'000. You must spend about 30 days a year in the country to keep it. Spouse and children can usually be included.

How holders are taxed

No personal income, dividend, capital-gains or wealth tax; revenue via import duty (~22%) and fees.

Next steps

Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.

Kategori	Egne midler
Investering	CHF 480'000
Gebyrer (familie)	CHF 21'600 + CHF 1'920 / år
Inntekt / år	CHF 72'000
Eiendeler	—
Min. opphold	30
PO	—
Statsborgerskap	—
Arbeid	no
Kvalifisert	all
Skatt	No personal income, dividend, capital-gains or wealth tax; revenue via import duty (~22%) and fees.
Per	2026-10

Offisiell side

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